A hotel next door. A tax bill that makes you question what you’re getting. Parked cars that block your view of the road. For residents who shared their thoughts with The Lake Report, the municipal election comes down to decisions they can feel close to home.
In its Oct. 13, 2022 election edition, The Lake Report outlined the top issues facing voters, including regional taxes, overdevelopment, tourism management and transparency. Four years later, many of those same concerns remain part of the conversation.
Looking at the participation of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s eligible voters during the last four election cycles, turnout has tended to oscillate between either slightly less than or slightly more than half of the eligible population of electors casting their ballots.
Most people know this lifelong Niagara-on-the-Lake resident as Karen Taylor-Jones. But as a candidate for town council in the upcoming election, she is listed and will appear on the ballot as Karen Jones-Taylor.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Residents' Association spent weeks putting election candidates in the hot seat. But when it comes to telling voters who deserves a seat at the table, the group is staying out of it.
A Niagara-on-the-Lake couple received a literal rude awakening from a stranger early Sunday and they want to warn other residents to be wary of people...
A Niagara-on-the-Lake florist is selling cactus gardens to support a cause that hits close to home.
Cactus gardens are for sale at Van Noort Florists...
Editor’s note: With sadness, but also appreciation, we announce the retirement of our first Exploring Photos columnist Jim Smith. Smith, a lifelong Niagara-on-the-Lake resident...
Business owners in Niagara-on-the-Lake are selling reusable masks and donating all proceeds back into the community through United Way Niagara.
Co-founders of Locomotive Marketing Domenic and Patrizia Trapasso have coordinated reusable masks for sale at various...
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The recent move by the mayor and senior staff person of Niagara-on-the-Lake, apparently urged on by the president of the Chamber of Commerce,...
Not everyone is happy about Queen Street being converted to a pedestrian mall, but some residents and visitors are loving it.
NOTL resident Nancy Drope,...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s famous Ghost Walks are up and running again, offering a spooky time in “Canada’s most haunted town.”
Daniel Cumerlato, owner of Ghost Walks, said...
Parking and user fees, improved procurement among suggestions by consulting firm
A 104-page report by consulting firm Deloitte shows that while there is "room for improvement," the town...
After more than four hours of sometimes contentious debate Wednesday, Niagara regional councillors had not come to an agreement about whether to make masks mandatory...
A new resident group has formed in Niagara-on-the-Lake, advocating for sustainable and responsible tourism.
The group, called Voters for Sustainable Tourism emerged June 26, and has...
After the sudden resignation of Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Stuart McCormack last week, town council must now find someone to fill his seat.
Lord Mayor Betty Disero...
Some hate it, some quite like it and some think it needs more time.
Business owners in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake have mixed opinions about Queen Street being...
Dear editor:
Our heart goes out to the wonderful businesses that serve Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Hopefully the federal and provincial governments can help those affected.
In the meantime NOTL town council...
Dear editor:
When I moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake almost five years ago, I knew six people who lived in the area.
Having lived in the GTA for most of...
Any resumption of live theatre will mean audience members must wear masks, CEO says
Niagara's live theatre season, which has been plagued by upheaval due...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has banned open air burns until further notice due to dry conditions.
The ban includes cooking fires (except barbecues and other gas appliances), fireworks and...
